EDITION LEE ISBN 13 9781492571186
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,Table of Contents
1. Introduction to Motor Learning and Performance
2. Principles of Skilled Performance
3. Processing Information and Making Decisions
4. Attention and Performance
5. Sensory Contributions to Skilled Performance
6. Motor Programs
7. Principles of Speed, Accuracy, and Timing
8. Performance of Complex Movements
9. Introduction to Motor Learning
10. The Motor Learning Process
11. Organizing and Scheduling Practice
12. Augmented Feedback
13. (Additional front/back matter)
,CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION TO MOTOR LEARNING AND
PERFORMANCE
1. What is the primary focus of motor learning?
A. Understanding how motor skills are acquired and improved
B. Studying the structure of the nervous system
C. Investigating psychological theories of behavior
D. Examining physical exercise performance
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Motor learning focuses on the processes involved in
acquiring and refining motor skills. It is distinct from other
fields like exercise performance or psychological theories.
2. What is the term used to describe the learning of a new motor
skill?
A. Adaptation
B. Practice
C. Motor development
D. Motor learning
Correct Answer: D
, Rationale: Motor learning refers to the process by which a
person acquires or improves a motor skill over time through
practice and experience.
3. In the context of motor learning, what is the significance of
feedback?
A. It provides a way to observe progress
B. It decreases the learning rate
C. It introduces distractions during performance
D. It reduces the need for practice
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Feedback helps individuals understand their
performance, providing information on errors and successes,
which facilitates learning and improvement.
4. What does "performance" in motor learning refer to?
A. The acquisition of motor skills
B. The execution of a skill during practice or testing
C. The theoretical framework of motor learning
D. The rate at which feedback is received